What Are the Risks of Relying on Machines, Automation?

The video discusses the impact of automation on jobs and the economy, highlighting the shift from traditional robotic automation to intellectual automation. It explores how automation affects various professions and the potential loss of human skills. While automation can boost productivity, it also poses risks to job creation and skill development. The discussion emphasizes the importance of human creativity and critical thinking in resisting automation.

What is one of the main concerns about automation discussed in the first section?

• Increased cost of technology

• Loss of traditional jobs

• Lack of technological advancement

• Decrease in internet speed

Which field is mentioned as being significantly impacted by intellectual automation?

• Agriculture

• Legal field

• Construction

• Hospitality

What is a key advantage humans have over computers according to the second section?

• Memory

• Creativity

• Precision

• Speed

How does automation affect labor productivity as discussed in the final section?

• It makes productivity unpredictable

• It increases productivity

• It decreases productivity

• It has no effect

What concern is raised about the future of jobs in the context of automation?

• Too many new job categories

• Decrease in job satisfaction

• Lack of new job categories

• Over-reliance on human labor